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Anakena surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
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Anakena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anakena sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anakena this week:
The surf forecast for Anakena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anakena in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 5th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 6th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anakena over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tue 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
562 | 480 | 437 | 362 | 480 | 1068 | 799 | 726 | 802 | 424 | 677 | 590 | 464 | 0 | 0 | 442 | 1559 | 1768 | 1180 | 1651 | 1987 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 4:33AM0.67m | 4:36PM0.54m | 5:29AM0.66m | 5:38PM0.48m | 6:35AM0.66m | 7:11PM0.44m | 7:46AM0.67m | 8:51PM0.44m | 8:49AM0.69m | 10:01PM0.46m | 9:41AM0.71m | 10:48PM0.49m | 10:24AM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.23m | 10:56AM0.30m | 10:36PM0.27m | 12:16PM0.33m | 11:22PM0.31m | 1:53PM0.33m | 00:23AM0.33m | 3:16PM0.30m | 1:39AM0.34m | 4:12PM0.26m | 2:48AM0.34m | 4:53PM0.23m | 3:44AM0.33m | 5:28PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | |
2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
562 | 480 | 516 | 540 | 528 | 413 | 799 | 726 | 802 | 424 | 677 | 650 | 723 | 848 | 617 | 442 | 1559 | 1768 | 1180 | 1651 | 1987 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
44 | 30 | 437 | 324 | 480 | 1068 | 300 | 171 | 140 | 105 | 356 | 590 | 464 | 673 | 522 | 336 | 158 | 504 | 1031 | 505 | 230 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | NNW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
19 | 7 | 53 | 362 | 272 | 19 | 130 | 197 | 49 | 357 | 81 | 57 | 201 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 164 | 121 | 49 | 130 | 167 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
579 | 483 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3526 | 3562 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3503 | 3541 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Anakena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anakena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anakena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anakena surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anakena) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anakena may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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